Defender Tristana Items & Builds
What Tristana and the rest of Defender Tristana should hold, which components to grab first and what to slam early.
- Best Tristana build
0.0%- Top component
- Giant's Belt
- Itemized units
- 5
- Top emblem
- Bruiser Emblem
- Top 4 rate
- 38.5%
Best item builds in Defender Tristana
13 ranked gamesTristana does best with Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, and Infinity Edge in this comp: 0.0% top 4 over 4 games. Pick a unit to see its other full builds.
Tristana| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0% | 4 | 31% |
  | 100.0% | 2 | 15% |
Few full builds tracked for Tristana in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Lulu| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
  | 100.0% | 3 | 23% |
 | 100.0% | 2 | 15% |
Few full builds tracked for Lulu in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Bard | Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 0.0% | 4 | 31% |
  | 0.0% | 4 | 31% |
 | 100.0% | 3 | 23% |
Few full builds tracked for Bard in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Kennen | Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 0.0% | 4 | 31% |
 | 0.0% | 4 | 31% |
Few full builds tracked for Kennen in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Rumble| Build | Top 4 | Games | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
   | 100.0% | 3 | 23% |
   | 100.0% | 2 | 15% |
Few full builds tracked for Rumble in this comp — these are the most common ones, not a ranking.
Component priority for Defender Tristana
The builds above lean hardest on Giant's Belt and Needlessly Large Rod, so take those first from carousels and early drops to finish Tristana items on time.
Giant's Belt
Needlessly Large Rod- Tear of the Goddess
Sparring Gloves
B.F. Sword
Negatron Cloak
Chain Vest
Recurve Bow
Frying Pan
Spatula
Share of all components the comp's top builds use, weighted by how often each build is played.
What to slam: Defender Tristana item planner
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Item slam planner
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Who holds items in Defender Tristana
Every item each unit holds in this comp, most common first. "vs. comp" compares to the comp's own 38.5% top 4; "vs. all boards" compares to the same unit with the same item across every board.
| Unit | Item | Games | Top 4 | vs. comp | vs. all boards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bard | Jeweled Gauntlet | 13 | 100.0% | +61.5 | +40.4 |
| Kennen | Spirit Visage | 8 | 100.0% | +61.5 | +38.3 |
| Warmog's Armor | 8 | 100.0% | +61.5 | +46.5 |
Deltas are hidden for items held in fewer than 8 games.
Emblems for Defender Tristana
The most played emblem here is Bruiser Emblem, usually on Rumble.
Bruiser EmblemOn Rumble · 3 gamesYordle EmblemOn Bard · 3 gamesGet the Winning Edge
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Defender Tristana items FAQ – TFT Set 16
What items does Tristana need in Defender Tristana?
Build Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, and Infinity Edge on Tristana. It is the strongest tracked build in this comp with a 0.0% top 4 rate over 4 games.
What are the best items for Defender Tristana?
Tristana: Blue Buff, Spear of Shojin, and Infinity Edge. Lulu: Thief's Gloves, Rabadon's Deathcap, and Hextech Gunblade. Bard : Jeweled Gauntlet, Archangel's Staff, and Giant Slayer.
Which components should I take first for Defender Tristana?
Prioritise Giant's Belt and Needlessly Large Rod. They go into the most items Defender Tristana builds, so taking them early lets you finish Tristana items on time.
Who should hold items in Defender Tristana?
Itemize Tristana, Lulu, and Bard . Put your first completed damage items on Tristana.
What is the best emblem for Defender Tristana?
Bruiser Emblem is the most played emblem in Defender Tristana, usually given to Rumble.